Find Things To Do in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky

Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park and Museum

North

Pyramid Hill is one of few sculpture parks in the United States. Upon opening in 1996, it was touted as the "most beautiful natural setting of any art park in the country... Read more

Pyramid Hill is one of few sculpture parks in the United States. Upon opening in 1996, it was touted as the "most beautiful natural setting of any art park in the country" by Atlantic Monthly. This 335-acre park features more than 60 monumental contemporary sculptures. The park’s Ancient Sculpture Museum displays antiquities... Read More

The Most Beautiful Thing In The World Is

Downtown

An eclectic clothing store with designer options and unique finds.

An eclectic clothing store with designer options and unique finds.

Heritage Village Museum

North

Heritage Village Museum engages visitors in entertaining educational activities that help them appreciate how changes in 19th-century family life in southwest Ohio relate... Read more

Heritage Village Museum engages visitors in entertaining educational activities that help them appreciate how changes in 19th-century family life in southwest Ohio relate to their own life experiences. Drive just 20 miles north from Cincinnati and return to small town life of 100 years ago. Heritage Village, a picturesque... Read More

Pier 99

South > Southwest

Located near Belterra Casino and Markland Dam just off the Ohio River on Craigs Creek Lake.

Located near Belterra Casino and Markland Dam just off the Ohio River on Craigs Creek Lake.

Kentucky Pickens

South > Riverfront

Kentucky Pickens is a one-of-a-kind retail destination at Newport on the Levee featuring antiques, collectibles, hard-to-find items and bargains galore. 

Kentucky Pickens is a one-of-a-kind retail destination at Newport on the Levee featuring antiques, collectibles, hard-to-find items and bargains galore. 

Fairfield Greens South Trace

North

Fairfield Greens South Trace is a par 70 championship golf course that plays 6,246 yards with five par three holes, 10 par four holes and three par five holes. The course... Read more

Fairfield Greens South Trace is a par 70 championship golf course that plays 6,246 yards with five par three holes, 10 par four holes and three par five holes. The course features bentgrass fairways, large undulating greens, numerous water hazards and bunkers.

Pizza and Beer Tour

North

Fresh hot delicious local pizza and fresh cold local craft beer come together to form one outrageously delicious Cincinnati beer tour experience!  Travel the tristate... Read more

Fresh hot delicious local pizza and fresh cold local craft beer come together to form one outrageously delicious Cincinnati beer tour experience!  Travel the tristate sampling and pairing pizza and beer at three local stops!   Relax with fellow pizza and beer lovers on the small brew bus as you hit up Taft’s Brewporium for some... Read More

Mainstrasse Village Tour

South > Riverfront

If you like strolling through a charming German Village, our Saturday morning Mainstrasse Village Tour is made for you!  We visit 5 locally owned restaurants,... Read more

If you like strolling through a charming German Village, our Saturday morning Mainstrasse Village Tour is made for you!  We visit 5 locally owned restaurants, plus enjoy a small glass of wine and  craft beer. Relax and enjoy a short walk to Goebel Park to see a 100 foot tall clock tower with an authentic German... Read More

Ottoman Imports

South > Riverfront

Ottoman Imports is bringing some of the latest designs and unique fashions from around the world. 

Ottoman Imports is bringing some of the latest designs and unique fashions from around the world. 

Row House Gallery & Custom Framing

East

Family-owned and operated framing business displaying fine art.

Family-owned and operated framing business displaying fine art.

Avon Fields Golf Course

Uptown

Avon Fields Golf Course is Cincinnati's historic classic golf course, set on a beautiful rolling terrain of tree-lined fairways, just minutes from downtown. Challenging... Read more

Avon Fields Golf Course is Cincinnati's historic classic golf course, set on a beautiful rolling terrain of tree-lined fairways, just minutes from downtown. Challenging and fun for players of all abilities, the course's small, elevated greens perfect a player's short game skills, while the Jimmy Woods Learning Center provides... Read More

Gents Men's Resale Consignment

South > Riverfront

Upscale & stylish men's apparel at affordable prices! Latest & vintage trends

Upscale & stylish men's apparel at affordable prices! Latest & vintage trends

Voice of America MetroPark

North

This 435-acre park is conveniently located in the suburban area of West Chester. Voice of America (aka VOA) Park features a 35-acre stocked lake and 1.4 mile scenic paved... Read more

This 435-acre park is conveniently located in the suburban area of West Chester. Voice of America (aka VOA) Park features a 35-acre stocked lake and 1.4 mile scenic paved trail around the water. Visitors can fish, walk, jog or just sit and enjoy the view from the patio at the new Ronald Reagan Lodge. Available WiFi allows... Read More

Olden View Park

West

A beautiful hideaway located at the top of the former Price Hill Incline. The park features plaques that explain the history of the Incline.  Part of ... Read more

A beautiful hideaway located at the top of the former Price Hill Incline. The park features plaques that explain the history of the Incline. Part of Cincinnati Parks

Pink Planet Vintage

Downtown

Vintage clothing and collectibles.

Vintage clothing and collectibles.

Esquire Theatre

Uptown

The Esquire is located just north of Cincinnati in Clifton, at 320 Ludlow Ave. The Esquire shows foreign films, as well as small independent features. On Wednesday's only... Read more

The Esquire is located just north of Cincinnati in Clifton, at 320 Ludlow Ave. The Esquire shows foreign films, as well as small independent features. On Wednesday's only, patrons may purchase discounted movie tickets for $6 each. At that time, they will receive a coupon for a 20 percent discount at the participating area... Read More

Kenton County Public Library - Covington

South > Riverfront

The Covington branch is on the corner of 5th and Scott in downtown Covington. Free parking is provided. Library computers include Microsoft Office, Internet access and... Read more

The Covington branch is on the corner of 5th and Scott in downtown Covington. Free parking is provided. Library computers include Microsoft Office, Internet access and black & white or color printing. You will need a Library card to access the computers. Copy machines are available for color or black & white copying.... Read More

Hail Dark Aesthetics

South > Riverfront

Record Store gone weird -  Hail Dark Aesthetics is a unique gift shop located in the MainStrasse Village District of Covington, Kentucky. You want weird and unusual?... Read more

Record Store gone weird -  Hail Dark Aesthetics is a unique gift shop located in the MainStrasse Village District of Covington, Kentucky. You want weird and unusual? You've come to the right place. This vinyl record and oddities shop sells everything from taxidermy animals and bones to crystal balls, Ouija boards, and vintage... Read More

Lawrenceburg Ice Skating Rink

West

Lawrenceburg’s Winter Wonderland Ice Rink offers a pavilion with a protective roof over the rink, a fire pit for warming cold hands, indoor restrooms and skate rental... Read more

Lawrenceburg’s Winter Wonderland Ice Rink offers a pavilion with a protective roof over the rink, a fire pit for warming cold hands, indoor restrooms and skate rental included with admission.

Tower Park

South > Southeast

86.6 acres of hilly trails and picnic areas for families and kids to enjoy. Located close to the Ohio River and given its name from the 102 foot stone tower at the park... Read more

86.6 acres of hilly trails and picnic areas for families and kids to enjoy. Located close to the Ohio River and given its name from the 102 foot stone tower at the park entrance. The park is also home to a 4-mile mountain bike trail.

Contemporary Arts Center

Downtown

Founded in Cincinnati in 1939 as the Modern Art Society by three visionary local women, the Contemporary Arts Center was one of the first institutions in the United States... Read more

Founded in Cincinnati in 1939 as the Modern Art Society by three visionary local women, the Contemporary Arts Center was one of the first institutions in the United States dedicated to exhibiting contemporary art. The CAC provides the opportunity for all people to discover the dynamic relationship between art and life by... Read More

Campbell County Log Cabin Museum

South > Southeast

This museum is a privately built and owned non-profit museum. The mission of this museum is "to educate today's generation about yesterday's rural Campbell County; 1845... Read more

This museum is a privately built and owned non-profit museum. The mission of this museum is "to educate today's generation about yesterday's rural Campbell County; 1845 through about 1965." The museum consists of two re-constructed log cabins, which were built before the Civil War. From 1982 to 1996, both cabins were rebuilt by... Read More

The Old Pogue Distillery

South > Southeast

Today, the fifth and sixth generations of Pogues, offer the discriminating whisky drinker super-premium handcrafted whiskies fashioned from the original Pogue recipes. As... Read more

Today, the fifth and sixth generations of Pogues, offer the discriminating whisky drinker super-premium handcrafted whiskies fashioned from the original Pogue recipes. As one of Kentucky's oldest whisky families, the Pogue family is pleased to offer products never changed or cheapened in character, and has never compromised... Read More

Flying Axes

South

Recreational axe throwing and sports bar.

Recreational axe throwing and sports bar.

Handzy Shop + Studio

South > Riverfront

Gift shop specializing in greeting cards, stationery, art, jewelry, and gifts. They also carry clothes in their clothing boutique. 

Gift shop specializing in greeting cards, stationery, art, jewelry, and gifts. They also carry clothes in their clothing boutique. 

Stringtown Park

South > Southwest

Stringtown Park is located on Kentucky Route 18 (Burlington Pike) between Kathryn and Wallace Avenues on 8 acres in the eastern section of the City. The City purchased the... Read more

Stringtown Park is located on Kentucky Route 18 (Burlington Pike) between Kathryn and Wallace Avenues on 8 acres in the eastern section of the City. The City purchased the property in the spring of 2001 from the estate of Isabella Schmidt. It is the newest neighborhood park that was named in a city-wide contest. The playground... Read More

Pixel 19 Vintage clothing LLC

Uptown

Vintage and retro finds including clothing, shoes, accessories, décor, furniture, and more.

Vintage and retro finds including clothing, shoes, accessories, décor, furniture, and more.

Top Cats

Uptown

Top Cats has created a event space that allow  guests to live, breath, and really feel the experience through vintage architecture, modern design, unique sounds, and... Read more

Top Cats has created a event space that allow  guests to live, breath, and really feel the experience through vintage architecture, modern design, unique sounds, and delightful tastes, that culminate into inviting spaces that bring people together.  While Top Cats is inspired to the then and now of Cincinnati, they strive to... Read More

Bracken County Historical Society

South > Southeast

Founded in 1993, the BCHS encourages the preservation of historical resources in Bracken County and the surrounding areas. The BCHS has its offices and museum in the old... Read more

Founded in 1993, the BCHS encourages the preservation of historical resources in Bracken County and the surrounding areas. The BCHS has its offices and museum in the old Bracken County jail located in Brooksville, adjacent to the Bracken County Court House. Here, records can be found dating back to the late 1700's. Genealogical... Read More

BB Riverboats

South > Riverfront

Inspired by Cincinnati’s endearing bond to the river, BB Riverboats’ founder, Ben Bernstein, along with close friend and industry pioneer, Betty Blake, sought to provide a... Read more

Inspired by Cincinnati’s endearing bond to the river, BB Riverboats’ founder, Ben Bernstein, along with close friend and industry pioneer, Betty Blake, sought to provide a new opportunity—one centered on adventure, beauty, and discovery. They envisioned a journey where lasting memories would be created by the undeniable romance... Read More

One Main Gallery 

East

Art gallery featuring work by fresh and exciting local artists.

Art gallery featuring work by fresh and exciting local artists.

Florence Nature Park

South > Southwest

Nestled within the city limits, this passive park was acquired by the City in 1986 and has approximately 15 acres paved walking trails for exploring nature. The granite... Read more

Nestled within the city limits, this passive park was acquired by the City in 1986 and has approximately 15 acres paved walking trails for exploring nature. The granite animals were donated by Florence Mall for use at the facility. The Evelyn M. Kalb Gathering House is located here and rented to the public for parties or... Read More

Spirit of Christmas

Downtown

Wind through the Gateway Quarter, where you will visit churches of local and national significance. Share in history and traditions of the area. Visit St. Francis Seraph... Read more

Wind through the Gateway Quarter, where you will visit churches of local and national significance. Share in history and traditions of the area. Visit St. Francis Seraph Church, where patrons can view numerous nativity scenes from around the world, and a highly detailed Charles Dickens Village. St. Francis also hosts a full... Read More

Highland Cemetery Hiking Trails

South > Southwest

Explore 6 color-coded trails covering 4 miles on 150 acres of undeveloped cemetery property. Witness something unique with each season. Spring and summer are ideal for... Read more

Explore 6 color-coded trails covering 4 miles on 150 acres of undeveloped cemetery property. Witness something unique with each season. Spring and summer are ideal for bird watching and getting to see both native species and neotropical migrants. Fall boasts gorgeous colors from the maple trees, and winter is great for... Read More

Lincoln Woods Park

South > Southwest

The land for this park was acquired by the City in 1959 as a part of the water treatment plant land acquisition. This 15 acre park was developed in 1985 into an active... Read more

The land for this park was acquired by the City in 1959 as a part of the water treatment plant land acquisition. This 15 acre park was developed in 1985 into an active park. Amenities include the following: Two asphalt surface enclosed tennis courts. City sponsored clinics are conducted at the courts and have priority use.... Read More

Queen City Chamber Opera

West

Queen City Chamber Opera is dedicated to presenting emerging opera starts in fully staged production of repertory works with full orchestral accompaniment. They fill the... Read more

Queen City Chamber Opera is dedicated to presenting emerging opera starts in fully staged production of repertory works with full orchestral accompaniment. They fill the niche of professional opera in Cincinnati during the Fall, Winter and Spring, to complement Cincinnati Opera's world-class summer festival. They keep overhead... Read More

EnterTRAINment Junction

North

Billed as the the world's only railroad-themed family entertainment center, EnterTRAINment Junction offers the largest indoor train display at 25,000 square feet with more... Read more

Billed as the the world's only railroad-themed family entertainment center, EnterTRAINment Junction offers the largest indoor train display at 25,000 square feet with more than two miles of track and 90 trains depicting every era of American railroading. Kids can bounce, climb and crawl through “Imagination Junction,” a 5,000-... Read More

Batsakes Hat Shop

Downtown

Batsakes Hat Shop has been located downtown for nearly a century, providing custom-made or off-the-rack hats to customers from Cincinnati and around the world.  

Batsakes Hat Shop has been located downtown for nearly a century, providing custom-made or off-the-rack hats to customers from Cincinnati and around the world.  

Paintbrush Pottery

North

Adults and children of all ages will love creating a special ceramic work of art at this paint-your-own pottery studio in charming Springboro, Ohio. Come in, pick out a... Read more

Adults and children of all ages will love creating a special ceramic work of art at this paint-your-own pottery studio in charming Springboro, Ohio. Come in, pick out a piece, paint it, and have it glazed and fired with just a seven-day turnaround! Parties for all ages and occasions can be scheduled and include a specially-... Read More

Hoffner Park

Uptown

Formerly known as Northside playground, this park has been restored to be the perfect locations for gatherings, fun, and family reunions.  Part of ... Read more

Formerly known as Northside playground, this park has been restored to be the perfect locations for gatherings, fun, and family reunions. Part of Cincinnati Parks

Miami Valley Gaming

North

Enjoy over 1800 exciting gaming machines, harness horse racing, four restaurants, classy bars, and constantly changing entertainment all under one roof. Voted Best Casino/... Read more

Enjoy over 1800 exciting gaming machines, harness horse racing, four restaurants, classy bars, and constantly changing entertainment all under one roof. Voted Best Casino/Racino three years straight! Great fun awaits 24 hours a day. Enjoy soup and salad at the Acres Seasonal Buffet, grab a burger at Trifecta Eatery, dig into... Read More

Riverfront Floodwall Mural Tour

South > Riverfront

Led by artist Robert Dafford, a team of artists created a magnificent illustration of the history of Covington. Depicting a variety of scenes from the meeting of General... Read more

Led by artist Robert Dafford, a team of artists created a magnificent illustration of the history of Covington. Depicting a variety of scenes from the meeting of General George Rogers Clark, Simon Kenton, and Daniel Boone on the mouth of the Licking River to Jacob Price, a local African American leader of the late 1800s, the... Read More

Chez Renee

East

Family-owned and operated retail clothing store offering European-style clothing , handbags, jewerly, and more

Family-owned and operated retail clothing store offering European-style clothing , handbags, jewerly, and more

John Rankin House

East

Revered John Rankin preached for several years in Kentucky but decided to move his family across the Ohio River to the free state of Ohio. In 1825, he built the house on... Read more

Revered John Rankin preached for several years in Kentucky but decided to move his family across the Ohio River to the free state of Ohio. In 1825, he built the house on Liberty Hill with its proximity to the river and its owner's hatred of slavery, the Rankin home became a stopping point for slaves. Around 2,000 escaped slaves... Read More

Findlay Market

Downtown

Findlay Market is Ohio's oldest continuously operated public market and one of Cincinnati's most cherished institutions. The Market is located just blocks from downtown in... Read more

Findlay Market is Ohio's oldest continuously operated public market and one of Cincinnati's most cherished institutions. The Market is located just blocks from downtown in Over-the-Rhine, a dense historic neighborhood rich in 19th century architecture. Open Tuesday through Sunday, Findlay Market is open year-around with three... Read More

Labor History in Over the Rhine

Downtown

Think going to work is a drag today? Come take a deep dive into working conditions and labor organizing efforts in Over-the-Rhine around the turn of the 20th century.... Read more

Think going to work is a drag today? Come take a deep dive into working conditions and labor organizing efforts in Over-the-Rhine around the turn of the 20th century. Participants will visit workplaces including breweries, a woodworking shop, a tailor shop, and a cigar-making factory. They will experience how diverse and... Read More

Westcott & Schaff Picture Framing

Uptown

Upscale picture framing shop with an extensive showroom.

Upscale picture framing shop with an extensive showroom.

Run Jump-n- Play

North

"Rainy, Cold, Muggy, and Scorching weather never interferes with the infinite adventures at Run Jump-n-Play. The conditions are always perfect inside their facility! With... Read more

"Rainy, Cold, Muggy, and Scorching weather never interferes with the infinite adventures at Run Jump-n-Play. The conditions are always perfect inside their facility! With an expansive indoor playground including Rainbow Play sets, Vuly Trampolines, Goalrilla & Goalsetter Basketball Hoops and an interactive Toddler Zone.... Read More

NKU Art Galleries

South > Southeast

It is the mission of the NKU Gallery to be a premiere venue for the exhibition of high quality art works from regional, national, and international artists. The gallery... Read more

It is the mission of the NKU Gallery to be a premiere venue for the exhibition of high quality art works from regional, national, and international artists. The gallery will serve as an exhibition forum for the community and region to view the work of traditionally under represented groups and individuals who have contributed... Read More

Twin Run Golf Course

North